Burton Leonard near Ripon Burton Leonard near the town of Ripon is a pleasant low level village set within a set of open fields. The walk is not one to travel miles to do but for those living nearby it should not be missed. The Walk To the south of Ripon lies the estates of Mountgarret which includes some 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 100m Elevation: 100m / 328ft
Casterton and the River Lune The River Lune north of Kirkby Lonsdale winds its way up a quiet valley. The walk reaches Barbondale before heading back through the grounds of Home Farm. The Walk The Bronte sisters attended the old girl’s school at Casterton and much of their childhood memories must come from this splendid old school and its surrounding 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 166m Elevation: 166m / 544ft
Weets Hill and ‘Barlick’ Weets Hill is surprisingly impressive. Topped by a cairn, trig point and a well positioned bench the views across Barnoldswick (‘Barlick’ to its friends) are excellent. It is more of a local’s walk however and therefore quiet and those you meet knowledgeable. The Walk On arrival at the summit of Weets Hill enjoy the views. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
A snowy Walk near Settle A steep climb from Settle brings you in to some lovely limestone countryside with great views over the Ribble Valley and beyond. The Walk This is a fine little walk at all times of the year. However I have only included it after taking the girls on a fun, very cold and snowy walk when 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 300m Elevation: 300m / 984ft
Embsay Reservoir and Embsay Crag I think this is my favourite walk near Skipton. It starts with a circuit of Embsay Reservoir and follows with a short climb to Embsay Crag. The Walk Just over a mile outside Skipton is Embsay village. The village is reasonably large, more of a suburb of Skipton. However it is set on the edge 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Richmond to Easby Abbey This is a highly enjoyable short walk along the River Swale to Easby Abbey. The route follows the Old Railway to a bridge over the River Swale before returning along a riverside path. Following the walk spend some time in Richmond, its shops, pubs and impressive castle. The Walk The route from the start of 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Fell Head in the Howgills Fell Head is a graceful mountain on the western edge of the Howgills. There are extensive views over the M6 (!) to the eastern Lakeland fells. The climb is a pleasure on good paths and it is easy to extend the walk towards the highest mountain in the Howgills, the Calf. The Walk Many times 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 740m Elevation: 740m / 2427ft
Oxenhope and Ogden Water walk Reservoirs, moors, golf courses and a wind farm add character to this walk on Ovenden Moor from Oxenhope. Ogden Water is particularly impressive. The Walk I was looking for a good walk from Oxenhope and almost felt obliged to include some reservoirs. After all reservoirs tend to dominate this part of the country, mainly due 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 390m Elevation: 390m / 1279ft
Sharp Haw and Flasby Hall Sharp Haw is the highest point near Skipton with Flasby Hall the far point on the walk. Between lies some rough ground but good tracks in the main. Park at the Craven Heifer to start the walk although be aware the pub itself is permanently closed. The Walk The Sharp Haw and Flasby Hall walk 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 284m Elevation: 284m / 931ft
How Stean Gorge A charge (check latest price) will take you in to the wooded How Stean Gorge. The limestone gorge is spectacular. Approach the gorge from Middlesmoor, the open moorland offering a pleasant contrast to the close confines of the gorge. The Walk How Stean Gorge is a dramatic limestone gorge which cuts through the gill in 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 61m Elevation: 61m / 200ft
Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn Woodland, farmland, some isolated farms and views to the moors beyond characterise this walk along Croasdale Brook from Slaidburn. The large village of Slaidburn has a pretty river front green. The Walk Slaidburn is the centre of tourism in the Forest of Bowland. However this means very little as this is a quiet area unspoilt 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 89m Elevation: 89m / 292ft
The Lonely Howgills The Lonely Howgills describes the main walk down the spine of the Howgill fells. This walk climbs steeply to Winder, on to Calders and the Calf before returning along the flanks of the Howgills to Sedbergh. An alternative descent via Fell Head and the Lune Valley is also mentioned. The Walk The Howgills offers some 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 596m Elevation: 596m / 1955ft
